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Hemingways Retreat Kigali

Property class: 5 and above

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A modern resort with a pool reflecting the building and surrounding trees. - Hemingways Retreat Kigali (Kigali)
An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and potted plants. - Hemingways Retreat Kigali (Kigali)
A nighttime view of a building with a stone facade, a concrete pathway, and various plants. - Hemingways Retreat Kigali (Kigali)
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a TV, and a bedside table. - Hemingways Retreat Kigali (Kigali)
A stone wall with a bamboo fence, a wooden door, and a small wooden platform. - Hemingways Retreat Kigali (Kigali)
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Hemingways Retreat Kigali. Adventurous travelers may like the archery at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a sports massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Fusion Restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to an art gallery on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of a wooden deck and stone wall.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden deck with a seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Superior Room

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a pool area, a sofa with decorative pillows, a small round table with fruit, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Room

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a desk, and a large window.

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden nightstand.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in Kiyovu, a neighborhood in Kigali, Hemingways Retreat Kigali is in a shopping district. Kigali Golf Club and Fazenda Sengha Recreation Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco Tourism Park and Umusambi Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nyamirambo Stadium or BK Arena. Explore all the area has to offer with ziplining, ecotours, and horse riding. Visit our Kigali travel guide
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No 5, KN 29 Street, Kigali, Nyarugenge

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.
    Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A large, multi-tiered stadium with a curved roof, illuminated by colorful lights.
    Kigali Convention Centre
    7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Union Trade Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kandt House Museum of Natural History
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nyamirambo Stadium
    7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bamboo Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Bloomin Speciality Cafe
    12 min walk
  • The House of Mandi
    13 min walk
  • Question Coffee
    16 min walk
  • Heaven
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fusion Restaurant
  • Heaven Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Hemingways Retreat Kigali pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Retreat Kigali?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hemingways Retreat Kigali?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hemingways Retreat Kigali located?

Located in Kiyovu, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Trade Center and Kandt House Museum of Natural History. Club Rafiki and Niyo Arts Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hemingways Retreat Kigali Reviews

7.6

Good

9.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 star food, 4 star place at 5 star prices

First off, The Retreat is incredibly overpriced. Border line rip off. The food is below average and so expensive - not worth it at all. At the prices being charged for accommodation, it should be full board - to pay such exorbitant prices for lunch and dinner is a real cheek. The actual accommodation was very decent, the pool area is really nice and so is the gym and yoga studio. Overall it wasn't a bad stay but we would not return purely based on price and quality of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Onaseremi

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018